Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22777, Elisha Fox, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Fox, Elisha
S. 22777
CONTENTS

Pennsylvania 26 119-
Elisha Fox
of Union Co. in the State of Pa who was a P in the Company commanded by Captain Ganger of the Regt commanded by Col in the Conn line for
1 yr 6 mo P $ 60.00
Inscribed on the Roll of Pensions at the rate of 60 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of March 1831 and sent to Wm D. Banks R.R.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1831 180.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 1831 30.00
$ 210.00
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by D. W. Sprague Clerk Book 6 - Vol. 5 - Page 19

State of Pennsylvania } County of Mercer } ss.
On this 26 th day of June A.D. 1832.
Personally appeared in open court, before John Breden President, and the Associate Judges of the Court of Mercer County, now sitting. Elisha Rose a resident of Symerton Township in Mercer County, in Pennsylvania. Aged Sixty eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7-1832.
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated. —
That he entered the service in the Town of Farmington Hartford County & State of Connecticut, by being drafted into the State Troops, the fifteenth or middle of July 1781 for three months tour. In Captain Griffen's company Capt. Booth, Ensign not recollected. We met at Litchfield & marched to West Point on the York River. State of New York. where we were stationed doing military duty until the middle of October when he was discharged by Col. Saracens Canfield and went home. being in actual service not less than three months at that time. Again he entered the service at Southington in Connecticut, a Substitute for a Mr. Bishop, on the first day of January 1782. under Capt. Grisbey, we marched to Stamford, and from there to Horseneck, doing duty. and we had several skirmishes, and brushes with the Tories, and Lighthouse, where he continued to the first of April, his time being out. he was discharged by Col. Canfield, being not less than three months in actual service at that time.
Again he entered the service, immediately for one year. (The arrangement was that each class was to furnish a man one of themselves or hire one in their place) he was then hired for that class. and went into Capt. Abner Granger's company. Lieut. Wilson. Ensign How. We were stationed at Horseneck and had several skirmishes with the Tories & Refugees. who came frequently to steal and drive off cattle & horses from that country. There was no United States Troops at that place, he continued at that place (Horseneck) during that year, and was discharged by Col. Canfield the first of April 1783. having been in actual service not less than one whole year on that engagement. making one year and six months, for which time he claims Pension. He has no documentary Evidence to prove for him. nor does he know of any living witnesses that can testify, or prove his services, he has made enquiry for witnesses but can find none.
There was no Regular Troops with them. and Col. Canfield & Major Denne commanded the Regt that was stationed there. e
He states that he has come lately into Mercer County from Connecticut, that there is no clergyman in his vicinity, or neighbourhood, and he not yet became acquainted with any one in this county. That he was attached to the Presbyterian Society in Connecticut
Ques. Where and in what year were you born? answer. I was born in the Town of Farmington, in the month of March 1765.

He has a record taken from his Father's record of his children's births, but he left it in Connecticut. He was living in the Town of Farmington when called into the service; he has lived in Connecticut since the War, until he came here to Mercer County, near three years ago, where he now lives. He was first drafted into the service and then he went a substitute for Mr. Bishop, and the third time he was hired by a class, who had to furnish a man or go one of themselves.
Genl Martin Smith, of Hicam Meachem Esq. Can testify to his character &c. — He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any state, nor never was. Sworn to and subscribed, the day of  Elisha Fox and year aforesaid. ———— } John Reck Pro.
Mercer County ss
On this 26 th day of June A.D. 1832. Personally appeared in open court, Genl Martin Smith, a resident of Vernon Township in Trumbull County, State Ohio, aged 71 years who being first duly sworn according to law, did depose and say that, he has been long acquainted with Elisha Fox, who has sworn to and subscribed the above declaration, and more particularly in Connecticut than here; and knows that he has supported a good character, have had a great deal of dealings with him, and from my knowledge of him and his character, I have no doubt of the truth of the facts set forth in his declaration. I have never heard his truth and veracity doubted, or called in question, and he has no doubt but he is the age he states himself to be (Sixty Eight years.) Sworn and subscribed in open court.  Martin Smith John Reck Pro.
Mercer County ss
On this 26 th day of June 1833 Personally appeared in open court Elisha Fox Junr, a resident in Symmes Township Mercer County Tenn, who being duly sworn according to law did depose and say that he has been acquainted with Elisha Fox the applicant for Pension from his Childhood, (being a son of said applicant) and has often, many years ago, heard him relate his services in the revolutionary War, and knows that where he has resided  lived he has been respected and

and believed to have been a soldier to have been in the Revolutionary War as he has stated, and that he concurs in that opinion; he has no doubt but he is the age he states, and knows that his character for truth and veracity is and has been good.
Elisha Fox Jr
Sworn in open Court and subscribed to
John Reck Pro
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he stated. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Martin Smith & Elisha Fox Jr who have signed the preceding certificates are creditable persons & entitled to credit that Martin Smith resides in the state of Ohio & Elisha Fox Jr in the state of Pennsylvania. I John Reck, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Mercer County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Elisha Fox for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
Set my hand and seal of office at Mercer the 18th day of
October 1833
John Reck Pro
Send You will please to make return to me in the event of a refusal - Mercer County Pennsylvania.
2/3/1833

Comptroller's Office February 17 th 1834
I Elisha Phelps, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Connecticut, do certify that the pay roll of Capt. Stephen Griffin's company militia to West Point is charged to the United States, upon the books of the Pay Table, under date 27 th December 1781; but no roll of this company has been found, or proof how long it was in service.
That the pay roll of Capt. Herahiah Trisbie's company at Stamford, is also charged to the United States under date May 21 st 1782; but no roll of his company has been found, or evidence of its continuance in service.
The records of the State show that the General Assembly in January 1782, ordered a regiment to be raised, and to

service untill the first of April 1783; appointed Samuel Banfield 3 d Col. & Elijah Humphreys Major; Samuel Granger was appointed one of the Captains.)
By the journal of the Council of Safety it appears that on the 29 th of March 1782 Capt. James Dana was appointed Major of 1 st regiment vice Humphreys resigned. And that on the 11 th of April 1782 Abner Granger was appointed Captain to supply a vacancy made by the resignation of Capt. Samuel Granger. And that the pay roll of Capt. Abner Grangers company, Banfield's Regt. is charged to the United States, upon the books of the Pay Table, under date April 29 th 1783; but no roll of his company has been found, or any other evidence of the duration of their service.
B. Shufeldt

Sir
I transmit all the evidence to be found here tending to prove the screen of Bleeker Street.
I am yours,
respectfully
D. S. Phelps
Dec 22 -

Nav Department Pension Office November 22. 1833
Sir,
The papers in support of the claim of Elisha Fox have been examined, and are herewith enclosed to you.
I would advise him to apply to E. Phelps Esq r . Comptroller of Public Accounts, Hartford Conn. for his last service especially.
I am respectfully Your Obedt Servt. J. L. Edwards Esq r .
In compliance with your notice above I have applied to E. Phelps Comptroller &c. and here send you the result of his search made, which appears to me very satisfactory as to the services of the Captain under whom E. Fox served, and dates of services, which were charged to the U. S. altho' there were no muster roll found. I hope the evidence will corroborate his statement satisfactorily.
I am respectfully your obedt Servant Merri July 25 th 1834.
A. Brown.
A. Brown Esq r . Mercer Penn a .
I have written to Mr. Phelps 11 th Feby 1834

Revolution
22777 INVALID.
am
File No. 22,777
Elisha Fox
Rev War
Act: June 7 th 179 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 160
[Arrangement of 1870.]

27 7/20 Elisha Fox
Adm 1 year 8 6 Months —
— Hon. J. Banks AR

State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Mercer }
On this fourteenth day of September 1833. Personally ap- peared before me George H. Bell a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Mercer which  Meacham a resident of Georgetown Township , Trempeau County & State of Ohio, who being duly sworn according to law, did depose and say, that he has been long and well acquainted with Elisha Fox of Mercer County, Penn a who has, sworn to and subscribed his declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of bonds passed June 7 th 1832, and know that he is a credible man who has supported a good character for truth and veraci- ty, (and that he was reputed and believed to have been a soldier in the revolution as he has stated,) in the neighbourhood where he lived, and that he concurs in that opinion, and also that he has no doubt but he is 68 years of age as he has stated in his declaration.
John Meacham  Justice
Sworn and subscribed Before me George H. Bell Justice of the peace September 16 th 1833
I certify that I have been personally acquainted with the above Elisha Fox John Meacham for eighteen years and know him to be a man of truth and veracity George H. Bell September 16 th 1833
State of Pennsylvania } Mercer County ss. }
I John Reek, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Mercer County do certify that George H. Bell Esq. before whom the above deposition was taken was at the time of the taking thereof and now is an acting Justice of the peace duly commissioned, and that full faith and credit is due to all his legal acts as such and that in my opinion his signature is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Mercer the 18 th of October 1833.
John Reek  Pro